COMET
Comet has just celebrated his first birthday. He is the last pup from his litter looking for his forever home.
Comet's mother was found as a stray on Christmas weekend 2006. It was a good thing she was found, because she was very pregnant! Our rescue took her in, and three days later she delivered a litter of beautiful blonde puppies.
The puppies spent their first four weeks nestled close to mom. As they grew and started to toddle around, they went to a foster home where they could have more room. They got their puppy shots and were wormed, and when they were old enough they were spayed and neutered and put up for adoption.
One by one the puppies got adopted. Comet was the last to go to a home. This home would foster him, and if it was a good match maybe they would adopt him.
But a few days after Comet got into his new home, he started limping. Thinking he had just been playing too hard, they cut down on his activity and let him rest. And he got better, but there was still a problem with his gait, so Comet came back to us.
We have had Comet evaluated by our vet, and the diagnosis is hip dysplasia. Now, Comet plays with other dogs just like any pup his age; the only thing you notice is that he looks a little knock-kneed. From time to time he will limp a bit. That is from the dysplasia.
Our vet recommended that he not be allowed to get overweight, and that glucosamine and chondroitin could be added to his diet. He will probably get arthritis as he gets older.
It's a little harder to find a home if you're a pup with hip dysplasia - but it's not impossible. Comet is a happy pup with a lot of love to give, and he is waiting for his forever home. If you'd like to meet Comet, he will be at our outreach adoption this Saturday at Tractor Supply, on Highway 441 just north of 326.
MICROCHIPS
Recently we took in a purebred dog that had been found stray with no identification tags. In an effort to find his owner, we had him scanned for a microchip. And Bingo! Yes, the dog has a microchip! BUT GUESS WHAT -- IT WILL NOT HELP HIM AT ALL BECAUSE IT WAS NEVER REGISTERED BY THE OWNER!
When you have a microchip implanted by a vet, or if you get a dog that has a chip in it, you must register yourself as the owner in the database of the company that made the microchip.
The two major manufacturers of microchips are Avid and Home Again. Registration costs about $15 and must be mailed to the company. Your vet does not do this when he puts in the microchip - you must do it yourself separately. Please check and see if your pet has a microchip and register it NOW! And if you have moved, make sure you have notifed the microchip company about your change of address and contact information. Your pet's life could depend on it.
Email us for further information about microchips.
COUPON SWAP
With pet food prices rising almost daily, all of us are looking for a way to save money. One way is to use coupons for pet food and related items. We have started a group where people can share coupons they have or get coupons they need. Everybody is welcome to join!
The address is:
www.groups.yahoo.com/group/Petnetcouponswap
CANINE INFLUENZA is a potentially fatal, highly contagious disease which is now being reported in several states, including Florida and New York. The Florida State Veterinarian has issued an Emergency Alert regarding this disease. All dog owners should be aware of this newly emerging disease. Prompt Medical Treatment is Necessary for any dog that shows symptoms of Canine Influenza. The Alert can be seen at:
www.fvma.com/associations/3040/files/Influenza%20Notice%20Web.pdf
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WISH LIST: Our rescues need what every pet needs; love, nutritious food, treats, leashes, collars, shampoo, and toys to play with while they wait for their forever home. Currently we are in need of flea medication. Please help Comet and his friends by donating a gift certificate from Petco.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Volunteers are needed for the following positions: Administrative Assistant: 4 hours per week at our office in Morriston, FL, Sunday afternoons. This volunteer will help maintain our database, assist with mailing our newsletter, filing, writing thank you notes. Must be computer literate. Volunteer needed for transport Saturday morning from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. This volunteer will pick up dogs at our foster center in Morriston and take them to our outreach adoption in Ocala, and assist with outreach adoption until 1 p.m. Must have Van or Covered Pickup truck which will accommodate crates for Transport. We can help with gas expense.if necessary. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Mary: floridapets@yahoo.com STATISTICS Obtained under the Freedom of Information Act, the following statistics come from the Marion County Animal Center: During 2005 the Marion County Animal Center took in a total of 14,968 dogs/cats/puppies/kittens. 10,488 of those animals were euthanized. Spay/Neuter is the Ultimate Rescue. Help stop the killing. Please spay or neuter your pet today.
A Big Thank You to Bob's Tire & Brake, Ultimo Spa, Mary Ann's Uniforms, Beauty Within, and Rainbow River Animal Hospital for hosting our donation banks! WHERE DO YOUR DOGS COME FROM? 6-9-08: Bonnie's owner died from a heart attack three weeks ago. The neighbors have been feeding her, but they can't keep her; none of the relatives wanted her. So we are taking her into our program. At 8 yrs old Bonnie would not have much chance at most other shelters. Bonnie is a wonderful lab that has lost her family and needs a new one. 5-19-08: OOPS. Yes, I know we're a dog rescue, but sometimes you have to bend the rules! Today we took in three tiny kittens were orphaned when their mom was killed. There was noplace else for them to go. They just barely have their eyes open, not even old enough to eat on their own, so they are being bottle fed. What little cuties - one orange, one tiger, one black. We'd like to find a foster home to care for these babies for a month or so till they are old enough for adoption. If you can help, please contact us! Pet Network relies solely upon donations to help homeless pets. If you would like to help, donations can be sent to us at P.O. Box 56, Morriston, FL 32668. FOSTER HOMES NEEDED
We are looking for two foster homes in Ocala for our dogs. Foster care would last for 4 weeks, or less if the dog gets adopted. Foster parents care for a dog, providing food, shelter and love. Pet Network is responsible for any veterinary care, if necessary. The foster parent must be able to bring the dog to adoption on Saturdays.
The dogs we would like to place in foster care are Marci and Gypsy. They can both be seen on our pet list. Both Marci and Gypsy are housetrained; they are adult dogs and mellow. Marci weighs about 60 pounds and needs to be an only dog. Gypsy weighs about 40 pounds and is very sweet and easy to handle.
If you are able to foster a dog for us, please contact Mary;
floridapets@yahoo.com .
DOG FOOD DONATION BANKS Our rescue has been seriously affected by current economic conditions. When we started ten years ago, almost all our food was donated broken bags by local businesses; but those two retailers have changed their policies and now throw broken bags of food into their dumpsters! Currently we must buy almost all our food, and as you know, the price of dog food has skyrocketed this year. So in order to pay these extra expenses, we have begun a doggie bank donation program. One of our board members donated the first dozen banks and I'm very pleased to say that many businesses have offered to host them. The banks themselves cost $75 for a dozen donation banks. We need funds to purchase banks in order to maintain our current level of services. We are asking for your donation of $75 to sponsor a dozen banks. This is a gift that keeps on giving! Please make an online donation now by using the PayPal button. (Privacy policy: We do not send email solicitations or email newsletters. We do not sell, rent, or exchange any email addresses. We do send out a printed newsletter on a quarterly basis to our supporters. If you do not wish to receive our printed newsletter, let us know, and you will not be put on our mailing list.) Or mail your donation to:
Pet Network, Inc.
P.O. Box 56
Morriston, FL 32668 Pet Network has been granted exemption from Federal Income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. Donors may deduct contributions to Pet Network under section 170 of the Code. A copy of our current form 990 can be seen at www.guidestar.org
To Find out more
Call Mary: (352) 528-0270
or Email:
floridapets@yahoo.com
We do local adoptions only. We have an application process which includes a home visit. Our goal is to match the right pet to the right home!
THANK YOU!
Who We Are
Pet Network, Inc., is a no-kill rescue group serving the Ocala - Gainesville area of North Central FL. We provide shelter and medical care to abandoned and homeless dogs. We are a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501c3 charitable organization.
We care for and adopt many older and special needs dogs. We receive no government funding. We are an all-volunteer organization with no paid employees. All donations are used to care for homeless animals. Our major expenses are vet bills and dog food. Currently we have many dogs with special needs and vet bills. Donations are always appreciated!
Adopting a friend
Pet Network is a no-kill rescue group doing pet adoptions in Citrus, Marion, and Alachua Counties in FL. Dogs coming through our rescue are brought up to date on vaccinations, checked for heartworms and other parasites, placed on heartworm preventive, and spayed or neutered before placement. Come Visit Us!
Pet Network uses foster homes instead of a commercial animal shelter facility. Our dogs are shown by appointment. We hold outreach pet adoptions at the Tractor Supply on 441 in Marion County every Saturday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Let us know if you need directions!
Pet Network Inc.
P.O. Box 56
Morriston, FL 32668
Phone: (352) 528-0270
Email:
floridapets@yahoo.com
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